being simple isn't so simple...

simplify. sounds easy enough, doesn't it? 

once one gets past the simplifying his or her material possession collection, this idea becomes a bit more complex. 

all at once, it is not about the things we have or the activities we do... it's about the people in our lives. 

i would say even one significant person being in my life is complex. loving someone, caring for someone, understanding someone, communicating with someone. now add another person... and another. it's worse- more complex, there are now multiple dynamics. 

how are we to simplify when the very nature of relationships are complex? 

nothing is really simple, is it? 

 just breathe. simple? nope. there are mechanisms, processes, several factors and influences, the cause and effects of each and every breath. 

i guess today i've come to the conclusion that nothing is simple, which is a bit overwhelming. 

while these may be the ramblings of a recently crazy cat lady, i did find some good news. 

God has blessed me with these relationships to help me grow, to have someone who comes along side me, to comfort me, to teach me, to do service with me 

these are good things! i shouldn't be overwhelmed by the fact they exist, but be thankful and excited about what can come because the do. if one or two are lost along the way it is because God has intended for something better, for both. 

i am thankful for each and every crazy-messed-up-confusing-complex relationship i've been blessed with.